GREEN KARAVANGHARLow Carbon Footprint, Sustainable Architecture

A Heritage Foundation Initiative for Guided Self-help

HERITAGE FOUNDATION

Green KaravanGhar

UN Recognition Award 2002 for promotion of culture and peace.

Pakistan-based not-for-profit social & cultural entrepreneur organization established in 1980. Engaged in research, publication and conservation of Pakistan’s cultural heritage and linking livelihoods and humanitarian work with traditional methodologies.

KARAVANPAKISTAN

Green KaravanGhar

KaravanPakistan, earlier KaravanKarachi, formed in 2000 as community and youth outreach arm of Heritage Foundation, engaged in advocacy and heritage safeguarding through volunteer effort.

Green KaravanGhar

Project Area:

Matta, Upper Swat

And Marghazar, Lower Swat

Indigenous Solutions for Post-Disaster Communities for Low Cost Options

Use of Organic, Local Materials and Improved Vernacular Techniques for Low Carbon Footprint

Community Participation for Ownership/Pride Involvement of GKG Volunteers/Universities/Colleges

for Change in Mindset Skill Training and Capacity Building of Local Workforce for Livelihood

Opportunities Model Based on Research & Experimentation –

Journey to Green KaravanGhar

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PHILOSOPHICAL BASIS OF Green KaravanGhar (GKG)

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THE

JOURNEY

TOWARDS

SUSTAINABLE

ARCHITECTURE

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OCTOBER, 2005: KaravanGhar

Materials: Stone, wood, Lime mortar, G.I. Mesh and Galvanized Sheets for roof

DECEMBER, 2005: Improved KaravanGharMaterials: Stone, Wood, Mud/Lime Plaster, Galvanized Sheets for roof

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2007: Bathrooms for Executive Tents

Materials: Dhijji in Stone and Wood, Mud/Lime Plaster, Galvanized Sheets for roof

2007: Dhijji in Household Kitchens

Materials: Dhijji in Stone and Wood , Mud/Lime Plaster, Galvanized Sheets

for roof

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2008: Laundry, Pantry and Store at HF Base Camp

Materials: Dhijji in Timber and Stone Filling, Mud/Lime Plaster, Mud/Lime Roof on Timber

Planks

2008: Research Houseat HF Base Camp

Materials: Stone Masonry & Timber Bracing, Mud/Lime Plaster, Mud/Lime Roof on Timber Planks

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2008: Household Washrooms,Kodar, Siran Valley

Materials: Dhijji Walls, Mud/Lime Roofs on Timber Planks

MAY 2009: Community Kitchens, Mardan IDP Camp

Materials: Use of Bamboo Structure, Matting and Mud/Lime Plaster

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November 2009: Winter HouseMaterials: Bamboo Supports, Timber Plinth and Ring Beams, Timber Joists. Bamboo

strips for Roof Planking with Mud/Lime Finish

July 2010: Swat Women’s Centre Experimental Unit

Materials: Entire Bamboo Structure and Mud/Lime Plaster on Stone Filling

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KaravanGhar Experimental Unit, HF Base Camp

Materials: Entire Bamboo Structure, Stone Filling, Mud/Lime Roof Finish

September, 2010: Green KaravanGhar Demo Unit,

Marghazar, SwatMaterials: Bamboo, Stone and

Mud/Lime Plaster

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CONSTRUCTIONMETHODOLOGY

Timeline

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Plan

DETAILSRoom Size: 18’x10’3”Veranda: 7’0” wideWash: 3’6”x4’6”WC: 3’6”x4’6”Kitchen: 7’0”x4’6”

Total Floor Area: 310 sft

Section

Option for Swat for Rapid Construction

Built in Flexibility for Areas with Varying Material

Availability

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Leveling and excavation of site to be done by community after layout by skilled artisans team

Foundation to be laid by communityUnder guidance by skilled artisans team

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Stone Masonry in Foundation by skilled artisans team and

community

Erection of Bamboo Posts for Room and Veranda by skilled artisans team

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Pre-fabrication of Bamboo Ring Beam and Joists provides training for Community

Erection of bamboo beams and joists by skilled artisans team with community help

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Bamboo roof planking by community

Completion of Dhijji filling with stone pieces. Mud brick, burnt brick pieces, material from debris can also be used for filling

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Final mud layer on walls and finished floor. Stone paving

for washroom, W.C. and Kitchen

Roof with PVC sheets and lime/mud finish

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Demo Unitat Koray,

Matta

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COMMUNITY VISIT

DEMO UNIT, KORAY